COVID-19: BJP leader asks Delhi Police to suspend use of breath analyser tests

In view of coronavirus outbreak, Delhi BJP spokesperson Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga has called for suspension of use of breath analyser tests for alcohol consumption, by police.

In a letter to Delhi Police Commissioner, Bagga said, "In light of ongoing ncovid2019(corona) infection, to protect(prevent) furr spre of disease, I request to please suspend breath analyser tests for drunk drivers."

He claimed breath is one of main reasons behind spre of virus, ding test can be resumed after situation becomes rmal.

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"Request to @DelhiPolice @cpdelhi & or state Police for suspension of breath analysis for some time #CoronaAlert," Bagga tweeted.

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday said 28 positive cases of coronavirus have been detected so far in India and anunced that all international flights and passengers will w have to undergo screening, and t just 12 countries listed earlier.

Giving a breakup of those who have tested positive for virus, minister said out of total 28 COVID-19 cases in India, one person is from Delhi, six of his relatives in Agra, 16 Italians and ir Indian driver, one in Telangana and three earlier cases in Kerala.

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